Confirmation Deposit

 

Release Timing

CU Boulder will begin applying confirmation deposits to student accounts during their first semester of enrollment, starting Spring 2026. 

Withdrawal or Leave of Absence

If you withdraw by established deadlines, you may need to pay the confirmation deposit again upon returning to CU before you can register for classes. 

New Students

First-year and new transfer students pay the confirmation deposit in their admissions application status page when they confirm admission. 

If you confirm and do not attend classes, you forfeit the confirmation deposit and are not eligible for a refund.

Returning Students: How to Repay the Confirmation Deposit

Returning students: Because your confirmation deposit is applied to your student account during your first semester of enrollment,you may need to pay it again if you leave CU Boulder and return later.

Repaying the Confirmation Deposit

  1. Students log in to Buff Portal using your IdentiKey. If you need help, see Activate My IdentiKey. Go to the search field on the left and type "confirmation deposit" and then click "Returning Student Confirmation Deposit Payment" to open the card.
  2. Click "Pay Confirmation Deposit Now."
  3. Click "Pay Deposit."
  4. You may need to allow pop-ups in your browser. If so, click "Allow."
  5. Enter payment amount and click "Next - Payment Method."
  6. Choose a payment method. (A nonrefundable 2.85% service fee is assessed by Nelnet Campus Commerce for all debit or credit transactions. We encourage payment from a checking or savings account (eCheck) in order to save money and avoid paying the service fee charged by Nelnet. Paying with eCheck is secure, fast and free.)
  7. Enter your payment information and click "Submit Payment."
  8. If you paid with a credit or debit card, you will see two receipts: one for the confirmation deposit payment to CU Boulder; and one for the service fee to Nelnet.